Amy Klobuchar actually said...

"it really is an industry that not only is important for our economy, but promotes, as Senator Dorgan said, promotes our country around the world."

"I am a cosponsor of the Travel Promotion Act, a measure re-introduced this week by Senator Dorgan."

"We are clearly losing part of this international market share, some because of the economy, but some because other countries have been promoting their countries for tourism."

"We really see this industry as major backbone to our economy, and we have to look at both the challenges and the opportunities ahead today."